John Greak Poop 01

It’s January 31,2002 as I write this and reflecting upon the year past, I think it’s safe to say that 2001 didn’t exactly go as planned. Between planes flying into buildings, anthrax, and the revitalization of that god damn Lee Greenwood song, there were enough disasters to last a lifetime. Thankfully, there was enough good music being released to get me through those dark days I spent fretting over the whereabouts of Dick Chaney. By the way, have we found Mr. Enron yet? It looked like some heartless, soulless robot at the state of the union address. Oops, my mistake, that was Chaney. (Sorry for the wayward political commentary, ny ACLU card has been burning a hole in my pocket since 9/11) Anyhow, this is music that rocked in 2001. I hope we all have a happier, terror free 2002. Joey Ramone, this one’s for you, in some particular order…

1. Old 97´s – “Satellite Rides”
The record I want to listen to everyday. Hooks galore, great lyrics, rock lives!

2. Alkaline Trio – “From here To Infirmary”
The power trio is alive and well Best line of the year: “You said goodbye in your special way / you slashed the tires on my car”. I think I had that happen once. Or twice.

Post Script
How I forgot the Mercury Rev album and the 3 songs Superdrag contributed on their split EP with The Anniversary is beyond me! Oh, did I also fail to mention the Ramones, Art Ensemble Of Chicago, X, and John Cale re-issues? Early onset alzheimers is a drag…